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displays and describes a woman's feelings with such honesty and easemany turning points and revelations of truth that allow the reader to grow with Zikorano one on this earth understands a woman better than another woman, whether early on or later Kindle, 0,00 € Lovely story. I was felt it ended too soon, however, satisfying read. I have always enjoyed all of Chimamanda's essays. Kindle, 0,00 € This short story covers a lot for the amount of pages it has but it's neither rushed nor too much. It points out flaws in the system, reminds the reader that actions have consequences and that education should be taken seriously especially if it's in regards of the Kindle, 0,00 € Chimamanda does not disappoint this short story is as good as any of her previous works. Readable, relatable, great imagery and the story flows. My only gripe is that it's a short story, I want to read , how does this progress, I won't say any because I don't want to spoil it for others just go get and enjoy. Kindle, 0,00 € Even in the shortest of stories Adichie says so much with her writing. Her prose, always sharp and witty, is capable of eliciting belly laughs that are tinged with deep pain because this is the heart of humanity laid bare by the author’s hand.Here Adichie writes the truth of women with amazing incisiveness and breathtaking ease. This story is so thought provoking. It explores the identity of women in their variety of roles: mother, wife, daughter how female lives are still moored in the patriarchal traditions no matter how much they think they resist.The main character of Zikora is a compelling blend of strength and vulnerability. Her relationship with the father of her child, her mother, her father all are explored with a most penetrating gaze that can’t fail to leave the reader quietly contemplative of their own personal relationships upon completion of the read.A flawless story. Kindle, 0,00 €
The emotional storms weathered by a mother and daughter yield a profound new understanding in a moving short story by the bestselling, award winning author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists.When Zikora, a DC lawyer from Nigeria, tells her equally high powered lover that shes pregnant, he abandons her. But its Zikoras demanding, self possessed mother, in town for the birth, who makes Zikora feel like a lonely little girl all over again. Stunned by the speed with which her ideal life fell apart, she turns to reflecting on her mothers painful past and struggle for dignity. Preparing for motherhood, Zikora begins to see clearly what her own mother wants for her, for her new baby, and for herself. Für andere kaufen
A short story that touches on so many themes such as polygamy, motherhood, responsibility, relationships, sex, maternal mortality and many others. I wish it was a longer story but the author does a brilliant job of writing about childbirth, the beauty of childbirth and Kindle, 0,00 € This is, I believe, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's first foray into fiction since Americanah, and hopefully suggests a larger work on the horizon. Written with the precision and grace that one recognises from her many essays over recent years, Zikora may be short in length Kindle, 0,00 € This is a wonderful short story. The end made me cry in a good way. I wish it was longer. But yet it’s perfect as it is. 5 stars plus! Kindle, 0,00 € A very very nice read. Short, quick and crisp and very accurate when you think of those moments during child birth and the thoughts going through your mind. Kindle, 0,00 € Short and sweet. I really truly enjoyed this story. I am really a big fan of short stories. This story is about life and pain, written in such a beautiful way. I wish I could write like that Kindle, 0,00 €
